PRACTICE MATERIALS

(DECEMBER, 2023)
I. SPEAKING SKILL
PART 1
1.1
Let’s talk about holidays.
Examiner speaking: Where did you go on your last holiday?
I went to the beach, I went with my family, the weather was nice, there were a lot of
people there
Examiner speaking: Do you prefer spending holidays with your relatives or friends?
With my relatives, I fell comfortable and happy when I go with them
Examiner speaking: Have you ever gone abroad on holiday?
No, never. I don’t have money. I don’t work so I don’t earn any money now
Alright. Thank you.
Let’s talk about birthdays.
Examiner speaking: When is your birthday?
My birthday is on july the 25th.

Examiner speaking: What do you usually do on your birthday?

On my birthday I went out to eat with my family, I felt comfortable and happy to be
with them

Examiner speaking: What present would you like for your next birthday?
I want a new phone for my next birthday because the phone I'm using is old
1.2
Let’s talk about childhood.
Examiner speaking: Do you often think about your childhood?
Yes. I sometimes think about my childhood. Usually when I see children play game. I
used to do as a child

Examiner speaking: What did you enjoy doing as a child?

I really liked playing folk game, such as tug of was, marbles, hide and seek etc
Examiner speaking: Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in
the countryside?

Alright. Thank you.

Let’s talk about friends.
Examiner speaking: Are friends important in your life?
Yes, certainly they are. Because they can help me and share with me all my joy and
sadness a friend in need is a friend indeed
Examiner speaking: Is it easy for you to make new friends at a party?
No, I don’t think so. I don’t find it easy to make new friends at a party

Examiner speaking: What qualities should a good friend have in your opinion?
Well, I think a good friend should be truthful/ reliable, honest, sincere, caring and o
good listener

1.3
Let’s talk about music.
Examiner speaking: What’s your favorite music?
Well, actually I'm not keen on/ I'm not interested in music. I prefer books and movies.

- I love music, all kinds of music, especially pop/rock/jazz/ country music/ classical
music...I often listen to music in my free time. I feel comfortable and relaxed when
listening to it
Examiner speaking: Can you played any musical instruments?
No, I can't. But I hope I will learn to play the guitar/piano/flute/ organ... soon
Examiner speaking: Have you ever been to a musics show?
Umm, no, never. It's very expensive to me
Alright. Thank you.
Let’s talk about your university.
Examiner speaking: What’s the name of your university?
It's Thai Nguyen University of Technology or TNUT for short.
Examiner speaking: Where is it located?
It's situated/located in the south of Thai Nguyen City. Thai Nguyen province
What's your university famous for?

My university is one of the most beautiful universities in the north of Vietnam. It's big
and hasgot a lot of big old green trees. It's just like a park with many tall buildings
inside.
1.4
Let’s talk about picnics.
Examiner speaking: Do you like picnics?

Examiner speaking: How often do you go on picnics?

Examiner speaking: When was the last time you went on a picnic?

Now, let’s talk about clothes.

Examiner speaking: What kind of clothes do you never wear?

Examiner speaking: Will you change your wearing style when you get older?

Examiner speaking: Do kids like certain types of clothes? Why?

1.5
Let’s talk about handwriting.
Examiner speaking: Is your handwriting easy for other people to read?

Examiner speaking: When do children in your country begin to learn to write?

Examiner speaking: What impression does a person’s handwriting have on other

people?

Now, let’s talk about concentration.

Examiner speaking: Is it easy for you to do two things at the same time?

Examiner speaking: When is it hard for you to concentrate?

Examiner speaking: What do you do to improve concentration?

1.6
Let’s talk about recycling.
Examiner speaking: Do you often recycle things?

Examiner speaking: Can you name some products or materials that are commonly
recycled?
Examiner speaking: What would you say to children about recycling?

Now, let’s talk about changes.

Examiner speaking: Do you like changes?

Examiner speaking: What do you plan to change next year?

Examiner speaking: How have you changed in the past 10 years?

1.7
Let’s talk about the area you are living in.
Examiner speaking: Do you like the area where you are living?

Examiner speaking: What are some changes in the area recently?

Examiner speaking: Do you know any famous people in your area?

Now, let’s talk about taking a rest.

Examiner speaking: How often do you take a rest or a break?
Examiner speaking: What do you usually do at break time?

Examiner speaking: Is taking a nap essential for your break?

Examiner speaking: What’s your university famous for?

PART 2
2.1
Situation: You have just received a sum of money from your parents as a birthday
present.
How would you use the money?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Taking an extra course
- Buying a technology gadget
- Helping poor peopleExplain the option you have chosen.

2.2
Situation: Your parents want you to improve your health this summer. What are you
going to do?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Going to the gym
- Learning to swim
- Joining a martial arts club
Explain the option you have chosen.
2.3
Situation: You are going to celebrate your brother’s birthday. What would you like to
do for
him?
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Buying him something
- Taking him out for lunch
- Going on a picnic with him
Explain the option you have chosen.

2.4
Situation: Some old people come to see you and ask for your advice about where
they should
live and who they should live with.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- Living with their children
- Living in a nursing home
- Living in a shared apartment with other old people.
Which do you think is the best advice for them?
2.5
Situation: You are feeling unwell. Your nose keeps running and you are sneezing a
lot.
There are THREE options for you to consider to get rid of those symptoms:
- Trying some natural home remedies
- Talking to a pharmacist and buy some medicine
- Just resting at home.
Which do you think is the best choice?

2.6
Situation: Your younger brother is the best student of his class this year. You parents
want to
give him a surprise present. They are asking for your opinions.
There are THREE options for you to choose:
- A holiday
- Some money
- A new laptop.
Which do you think is the best choice?

2.7
Situation: You are going to graduate from university, and you are discussing with
your friends
about the photo session on graduation day.
There are THREE options for you to consider:
- Taking photos with the clothes you like most
- Taking photos with traditional costumes
- Taking photos with your uniforms
Which do you think is the best option?

PART 3
3.1
Topic: Living alone has a lot of benefits.

A lot of freedom

More independence

More privacy
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: Do you prefer living alone to living with others?

Examiner speaking: Who tends to live alone in your area, the young or the old?

Examiner speaking: Are there any special policies to support multi-generation

families in your country?
3.2
Topic: Communication skills are very important.

Having good relationships with others

Becoming confident

Making new friends
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: Now, do you think you are sociable?

Examiner speaking: Do you find it comfortable talking to strangers?

Examiner speaking: What should schools do to improve their students’

communication skills?

3.3
Topic: Describe a teacher who has influenced you.

His/her appearance

His/her qualities and personalities

His/her influences on you
Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.
Examiner speaking: Now, do you keep in touch with him/her?

Examiner speaking: Do you often hang out with him/her when you are free?

Examiner speaking: What are important qualities of a good teacher?

3.4
Topic: Owning a small car has a lot of benefits.
- Environmentally friendly

- More affordable

- Less maintenance required

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.

Examiner speaking: Do you like to sit in the front or at the back when traveling by
car?

Examiner speaking: What type of cars will become popular in the next 20 years?

Examiner speaking: Do you think private cars will be replaced by other vehicles in
the future?

3.5
Topic: Watching too much TV can be harmful to children.
- Affecting children’s behavior

- Doing harm to eyesight

- Results in overweigh problems

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.

Examiner speaking: How many hours in a day should children watch TV?

Examiner speaking: How can parents control what their children watch on TV?

Examiner speaking: Do you think that governments should limit the programs for
children? Why?/Why not?
3.6
Topic: Benefits of living in a multi-generational home
- Sharing financial expenses

- Bonding family relationships

- Taking care of the elder better

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.

Examiner speaking: Are you living in a multi-generational home?

Examiner speaking: What are some disadvantages of living in a multi-generational

home?

Examiner speaking: Will multi-generational homes disappear in the future?

Why/Why not?

3.7
Topic: How can parents be friends with their kids?
- Talking with children about their hopes, thoughts, and feelings

- Treating their children as individuals with their own mind

- Never imposing ideas on their children

Examiner speaking: Alright. Thank you.

Examiner speaking: Are your parents your friends?

Examiner speaking: Are there any disadvantages of parents’ being friends with their
children?

Examiner speaking: Should parents know everything that a teenager does?

Why/Why not?